I thought it might be interesting to capture initial fan impressions of the songs on Originals, so I thought I'd start a poll in which we rate each song out of 10. I'll make a running average available via this Google sheet.

Make-Up 7 (I never realized how cool the music was. Kinda like Gary Neumann)

100 MPH 7 (much louder than other tracks. Good tune that is overrated to me)

You’re My Love 5 (very interesting and shows versatility. Some cringeworthy vocals, especially near the end but I know he was experimenting)

Holly Rock 8 (gets funky at the end. A surprise because I hated the Sheila E version)

Baby You’re a Trip 9 (could be the best song on the album)

The Glamorous Life 5 (clearly a guide vocal track. Hard to rate this higher when the only thing that is different is the vocals and he clearly is not intending for his vocal track to be final. No passion in the vocals and it makes n otherwise great song sound boring)

Gigolos Get Lonely Too 2 (I never realized how great Morris was until I listened to this version. On one hand it shows Prince’s genius that he could write songs with others in mind and he was not just randomly giving songs away. But, if I am just judging this version, it pales in comparison to Morris’.)

Love Thy Will Be Done 0 (I give it a 0 only because the 1994 NPG Prince vocal version should have been used instead of the sappy 1991 version. The 1994 version is epic and a top 5 Prince song for me. They missed an opportunity here)

Dear Michaelangelo 7 (Just a great song. Another guide track where his vocals lack passion)

Wouldn’t you Love to Love Me 8 (this one is growing on me and a nice surprise.)

Nothing Compares 2 U 9 (I just love this song period. I am not sure how to feel about the added work on it).[Edited 6/8/19 10:32am]

Dear Michaelangelo - 5I'm not a fan. It's not bad. But it's not particularly good either.

Wouldn't You Love To Love Me - 7If not for the awful sound quality, it would get an 8. Very curious inclusion when there are no doubt better quality songs in the vault.

Nothing Compares 2 U - 7I've always hated the Sinead O'Connor version. Her voice irritates me. The Family did it better but Prince's version seems like the definitive one to me. This is how the song should sound.

"4 all of us, life is death without adventure,& adventure only comes 2 those who are willing 2 b daring & take chances." 1985
No 1 thought The Revolution would start n Minneapolis but . "U r a slave 2 whatever U chose 2 believe".

Prince is more convincing than Apollonia, a somewhat disconcerting realization for me. The song never got the right singer behind it who was willing to give into the song and own the lyrics they were singing. It fades out rather quickly, before any shooting whatsoever.

Jungle Love: 8

It's a little hard to seperate the song from Morris Day, but this track in particular has always been the one I tried to imagine Prince singing when I first realized he was behind everyone in his scene.

Manic Monday: 6.5

Wouldv'e been cool to hear a version by 85 Parade era Revolution. Good song that is intended for The Bangles/associated act.

Noon Rendezvous: 7

I forgot how the song went while writing this, so I looked it up on Youtube real quick only to find a rehearsal presumably from 1984. The Original track gets high marks just for being the basis of such an ethereal gem, streaming from the internet or Heaven for all I know. Lack of that guitar holds the Orignal back from a jump to the illustrious 10-Spot. Go listen to the rehearsal if you haven't. Reminds me of the difference between Electric Intercourse on Purple Rain Deluxe and it's First Ave 83 performance .

Make Up: 8.5

Prince does own the lyrics, but he don't give in all the way. I dig it

100 MPH: 4

Noise isn't always a bad thing, especially when it comes to this guy, but the song is 100 MPH to nowhere as far as my ears are concerned.

You're My Love: 7

In the same vein of Money Don't Matter 2 Night, it's catchy and builds to a slightly rough vocal delivery at the end.

Holly Rock: 9

DAMN FUNKY. I'd write more but I gotta dance-

Baby You're a Trip: 9

Indeed. Shout out to Jill Jones.

The Glamorous Life: 6

I would've left it off the set. Seriously, The Screams Of Passion could've been here. I'm not letting that omission go! Stick with Sheila's superior version.

Gigolos Get Lonely Too: 5

I've never heard the version by The Time..guess it's time. Honey babe

Love Thy Will Be Done: 6.5

Interloper, Jay's will be done

Dear Michaelangelo: 7?

This one is growing in it's designated suite.

Wouldn't You Love To Love Me: 8

Notwithstanding bootleg quality, I want all versions of this song. What a groove

Nothing Compares 2 U: 8.5

NC2U is the cautionary cover of the ages. An instance where the Prince version was clearly better than The Family take, yet he let this gem tarnish. Sinead O'Connor utilized the seemingly untapped potential for herself and then some; no amount of backtracking can change the predominant association with her on the song.

Absolutely one other best Prince albums to date. It is an instant go-to Prince album from here on in.

The standout and the absolute best on this collection is Baby You're A Trip. If they wanted to release a promotional single to radio, this one is it. It's also probably one of the least dated sounding.[Edited 6/9/19 12:45pm]

Baby, You're a Trip: 9 (Had this for ages. It's great. Nice to have extended part, and Jill's backing vocals are nice but unnecessary)

The Glamorous Life: 8.5 (Very nice. Would have been more enthusiastic if I hadn't already heard the full length version in great quality last year)

Gigolos Get Lonely Too: 9.5 (This is the kind of thing most of us are hoping for, IMO.)

Love... Thy Will Be Done: 9 (Very nice. Been circulating for ages though)

Dear Michelangelo: 8.5 (I was super excited when this leaked last year, though sound quality was horrible. This one still sounds a little muddy and busy. I like it alot though.)

Wouldn't You Love to Love Me?: 7.5 (I'm hoping this one grows on me, as I've heard alot of praise. I always thought the song was decent, but not terribly interesting.)

Nothing Compares 2 U: 9.5 (I might have given this one a perfect score of 10 if it was new to this release. Love the song. Love this version. I don't buy into the "fake mix" post production complaints. Very greatful to have this great song in Prince's voice.)

Overall I really liked the whole album. Part of me feels slightly let down because many of these songs I've been wishing to hear Prince's vocal version for decades. With so much anticipation and high expectations, there was no way to meet those expectations. I remember thinking "I've been waiting for 35 years to hear some of these". LOL.

Really hoping for many future volumes to come. There is so much to choose from that we will all never agree on a tracklist. We've got to be greatful for what we got thought.

Baby, You're a Trip: 9 (Had this for ages. It's great. Nice to have extended part, and Jill's backing vocals are nice but unnecessary)

The Glamorous Life: 8.5 (Very nice. Would have been more enthusiastic if I hadn't already heard the full length version in great quality last year)

Gigolos Get Lonely Too: 9.5 (This is the kind of thing most of us are hoping for, IMO.)

Love... Thy Will Be Done: 9 (Very nice. Been circulating for ages though)

Dear Michelangelo: 8.5 (I was super excited when this leaked last year, though sound quality was horrible. This one still sounds a little muddy and busy. I like it alot though.)

Wouldn't You Love to Love Me?: 7.5 (I'm hoping this one grows on me, as I've heard alot of praise. I always thought the song was decent, but not terribly interesting.)

Nothing Compares 2 U: 9.5 (I might have given this one a perfect score of 10 if it was new to this release. Love the song. Love this version. I don't buy into the "fake mix" post production complaints. Very greatful to have this great song in Prince's voice.)

Overall I really liked the whole album. Part of me feels slightly let down because many of these songs I've been wishing to hear Prince's vocal version for decades. With so much anticipation and high expectations, there was no way to meet those expectations. I remember thinking "I've been waiting for 35 years to hear some of these". LOL.

Really hoping for many future volumes to come. There is so much to choose from that we will all never agree on a tracklist. We've got to be greatful for what we got thought.

Someone suggested we rate the associated artist versions as well. Great idea.

Sex Shooter: 8.5

Jungle Love: 8.5

Manic Monday: 9

Noon Rendezvous: 9

Make-Up: 5

100 MPH: 9

You're My Love: never heard Kenny's version

Holly Rock: 8

Baby, You're a Trip: 9.5 (Love all of Jill Jones album)

The Glamorous Life: 8.5

Gigolos Get Lonely Too: 8

Love... Thy Will Be Done: 9.5 (Martika's version is stunning)

Dear Michelangelo: 9

Wouldn't You Love to Love Me? 7 (Loved that Taja album, though)

Nothing Compares 2 U: 10 (The Family version, would give Sinead's version a 7)

Sex Shooter: 9(I'm amazed by how much I enjoy this because I really don't like the Apples 6 version--nothing against them, but I just wasn't feeling it until the Prince vocal.)

Jungle Love: 10(Prince's chuckle at the beginning starts the track in the right way. The Time version is equally as good, and I enjoy them both for slighly different reasons.)

Manic Monday: 10

Noon Rendezvous: 8(It's good, but a version with the guitar work from the Birthday Show rehearsal or actual show would be so much better.)

Make-Up: 8

100 MPH: 7

You're My Love: 7(I enjoy it a 9 level, but I gotta be honest that the song and performance are just too cheesy to rank higher than 7)

Holly Rock: 8(An improvement over Sheila's version, but not enough to rank it higher than 8.)

Baby, You're a Trip: 9

The Glamorous Life: 10(This is just a great piece of 80s funky pop, sung by Sheila or Prince, either way is great.)

Gigolos Get Lonely Too: 7(This song is tied to Morris's personality and persona in my mind. Taking that away takes something away from the song. It's a little more serious with Prince's vocal, but the song title and some of the lyrics benefit from a little Morris Day sheen.)

Love... Thy Will Be Done: 8(Another one that I unfortunately can't help but compare to the bootleg in my mind. The boot is pitched down just a bit compared to this one, which gives the bootleg a superior emotional impact, at least for me. I want to give it a 10, but it just doesn't quite hit me as strong as I thought it would.)

Dear Michelangelo: 8

Wouldn't You Love to Love Me?: 10(This is awesome. The driving groove just makes my head bob. It's a way better version than the bootleg I've heard before and better than Taja's version. Sound quality isn't great, but I grew up in the 80s and enjoyed a good mix tape made by a friend or something taped off the radio, so I don't need a crystal clear mix to enjoy music.)